History
Anto Pratten is the founder and director of Dredging Systems.
Starting out as a commercial diver Anto specialised in underwater construction, working in remote locations on projects for the oil and gas industry, underwater bridge, wharf and pipeline work, he saw first-hand the amount of material that flows into our industrial ponds, rivers, mines creeks and beaches.
In 1995 Anto started designing and building stormwater traps and booms to tackle the issue of material flowing into waterways, ponds and dams. These stormwater traps now operate around Australia, Asia and the US. (www.stormwatersystems.com)
The company’s first custom dredge was built for the Sydney Olympics to harvest and remove the underwater weed at the Sydney International Regatta Centre. Dredging Systems was founded to provide unique equipment and skills to work underwater, excavating and pumping marine material. Dredging Systems has a strong client-focused approach and relishes on delivering quality work.
Dredging Systems operates across Australia and has completed work in PNG and Singapore.
Our capabilities
CORE CAPABILITIES
🔹 Specialist Dredging Services
- Tailings dam dredging and dewatering
- Industrial process pond desilting
- Sludge and slurry removal
- Emergency overflow response
🔹 Sediment & Water Management
- Geotextile tube dewatering systems
- Slurry transport and pumping solutions
- Water clarification and return-to-process
- Basin liner inspections and minor civil works
🔹 Remote & Hazardous Access Operations
- Modular dredge systems for remote sites
- Chemical and pH-sensitive site work
- Confined space and lined dam and clay dam solutions
🔹 Project Services & Compliance
- Project design and feasibility assessments
- Survey reporting and sampling
- Stakeholder and regulatory liaison
- Post-dredge verification and capacity restoration
